This week we are graced with the presence of Francine Gardner, from Art De Vivre and Interieurs. Art De Vivre is “a blog dedicated to the full enjoyment of life and all it has to offer.” Interieurs is a design studio and lifestyle store that will make you drool, brimming with style – a mixture of modern and found industrial gems. The eye candy is almost unbearably gorgeous.

This particular piece of aesthetic overload, the Industrial Credenza/Console, is a functional furnishing made of reclaimed components. The furniture, accessories, and lifestyle products from Interieurs are lovely – and they’re just the beginning. Salivate through the Interieurs Project Portfolio, or peruse the Inspiration Gallery (click on “View all inspirations” to linger through the stunning images).

(A special thank you to Ania Palermo from Interieurs for her keen eye and beautiful product suggestions.)

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Plant-based diets have become all the rage and with good reason–they’re a potent source of vitamins and minerals. Legumes have long bean a critical component of eating this way. They’re loaded with vegetarian protein as well as fiber, but that’s just a small portion of what they bring to the […]

Pick up a fashion-fueled read for your vacation with our guide to the most stylish books for summer. You live and breathe fashion and now you’ve finally got some time to settle down with a good book. Why not indulge your passion with a read on your favorite subject this […]

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